Other Resources

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Description
Edmodo
An online classroom communication tool for teacher where discussions can be held, projects can be shared, and information can be disseminated.
Example of collaboration
Kidblog
A blogging networked with controlled membership that can include video, audio, images, and other media.
Example
Collaboration Example
Collaboration Example #2
Collaboration Example#3
Ning Mini (Free through Pearson)
Create your own platform to hold discussions. A credit card is required by cost is reimbursed if for educational purposes.
Blogger
Google's blogging site that allows easy blog creation and monitoring of blog membership.
Example
Today's Meet
A controlled backchanneling site good for realtime collaboration and discussion.
Moodle
Moodle is a class platform that can be used as a platform for an online classroom or a blended classroom.


Graphic Organizers with Collaboration Tools
Site
Description
Cacoo
A graphic organizer that allows students to communicate with each other while creating. Available in multiple languages.
Example
Dabbleboard
A graphic organizer that allows students to communicate with each other (typing and video) while creating.
Google Drawing
A Google App that allows users to combine ideas on the same screen.
Example
CoSketch
An online, collaborative whiteboard.
Lino
An online, interactive bulletin board.
Spaaze
An online bulletin board.
Example
Wallwisher
A collective space for groups to put sticky notes.
Example
Stixy
Flexible online collaboration with sticky notes, files, pictures.
Crocodoc
Comment on, edit, and fill out a PDF form, picture, and more.